Space Coast Crime & Safety: A man fled Palm Beach County deputies, side-swiped a patrol car, and drove to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, triggering a lockdown before he was arrested. Broward Standoff: Deputies spent hours negotiating with a knife-armed man barricaded in an Oakland Park apartment; a deputy-involved shooting sent him to the hospital, and the case is under FDLE and internal review. Viral Traffic Stop: A Palm Beach County woman with no right hand had her distracted-driving citation dismissed after bodycam footage showed the officer doubling down despite her missing hand. Local Public Safety: Hillsborough County warned residents about rising garbage truck fires tied to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and expanded education efforts. Space & Tech: ULA launched 29 Amazon Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral. Space Coast Fire & Tourism: Crews battled a fast-moving blaze at Cocoa Beach’s Tiny Turtle restaurant; no injuries were reported. Brevard Beach Safety: Memorial Day weekend saw 14 ocean rescues, renewing calls for more lifeguards. Education Politics: Rep. Byron Donalds unveiled a Florida education plan built around personalized student career roadmaps starting in 6th grade. Statewide Voting: Mail-in ballot requests are dropping ahead of the August primary as voters must renew requests under a new law. Housing/Community: West Palm Beach approved land transfers to support a Coleman Park mixed-use revival with affordable/workforce housing and a grocery store. Sports/Local Culture: Cocoa Beach’s Koko earned a Michelin Guide spot; Palm Beach’s Emilina also received Michelin recognition.